Learn how easy it is to make these homemade instant oatmeal packets that will simplify your morning routine.
You will use quick oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and more to create flavorful oatmeal packs you just add water and heat it up!
Making instant oatmeal packets from scratch is a great way to save money and you get to control the ingredients and amount of sugar used.
Also try out my egg muffins, or this choco berry smoothie!
This Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets Recipe Is…
- Easy to Make
- Budget Friendly
- Make Ahead Breakfast Idea (meal prep)
- You Control Mix Ins
Ingredients Needed
- Quick Cooking Oats
- Salt
- Brown Sugar
- Powdered Coffee Creamer
- Cinnamon
You’ll also need some sandwich bags or small containers for storing.
How to Make Instant Oatmeal
Full directions on how to make instant oatmeal packets are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This is a quick walk through.
Step 1: Grab your blender or food processor and make your oat flour as directed.
Blend up a part of the oats.
Step 2: Next in a large bowl add in the remaining ingredients.
Mix well to combine.
Step 3: Scoop 1/2 cup portions into sealed bags, and store in the pantry until ready to eat.
How to Cook Homemade Oatmeal Packets
Step 1: Add oatmeal mix in a bowl.
Step 2: Heat up 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Then pour the water over the oatmeal.
Step 3: Gently stir and let sit for a couple of minutes. It will thicken and then ready to be served.
Variations to Mix-in Ingredients
- Dried cranberries or blueberries
- Coconut Flakes
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseed
Storing
Store your oatmeal packets at room temperature in the pantry.
These packets will store for 3-4 months in the pantry depending on the ingredients you use in them.
How can I add extra nutrients to the oatmeal?
Depending on the extra ingredients you can add extra minerals and vitamins.
Flaxseed is great to add into the mixture.
Or even a wheat germ or chia seeds. Add a few tablespoons to the mixture.
Can I make larger packets of oatmeal packets?
Go ahead and add more oats to each bag if you want.
Just know as a rule of thumb that 1/2 cup of this mixture needs 1 cup of water.
So you will double the amount of liquid you use compared to the amount of oats.
Are instant oatmeal packets healthy?
The biggest issue with store bought packets is they do contain a higher amount of sugar.
So making your own at home allows you to control the amount of sugar used in the recipe.
What happens if you eat instant oatmeal everyday?
Oatmeal is heart healthy and a great way to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and more.
Make sure though if you eat oatmeal you watch the sugar intake and such that is in the oatmeal.
More Homemade Breakfast Recipes
If you liked this convenient breakfast recipe, you’ll love these ones too:
- Homemade Pancake Mix – This Homemade Pancake Mix is a pantry staple everyone needs to make the most fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious old fashioned pancakes.
- Double Chocolate Chip Banan Muffins – This double chocolate banana muffins recipe is great for breakfast or even a mid-day treat.
- Crock Pot French Toast – This Crock Pot French Toast is such a simple and easy way to get breakfast ready in the morning. Nothing like waking up to the smell of breakfast already being cooked!
- Easy Homemade Bagels – If you’re looking for an Easy Recipe for Homemade Bagels, you’ll want to give this 3 ingredient recipe for bagels a try today!
- Baked Apple Donuts – Donuts are delicious treats that are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Instant Oatmeal Packets
Ingredients
- 1 42 ounce container quick cooking oats, divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
- 1 ¼ cup original powdered coffee creamer or powdered milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Sandwich bags or small containers for storing
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender or food processor, make oat flour from 4 cups of the quick cooking oats by pulsing until the oats are powdered.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, oat flour, salt, brown sugar, coffee creamer, and cinnamon.
- Scoop ½ cup portions into storage bags. Seal the bags well.
- To make oatmeal, add the contents of a packet to a bowl. Stir in about 1 cup hot water. Oatmeal will thicken as it rests.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
